About the job
Founders Associate
Location: New York City
Work Model: In-person
Compensation: $175K–$350K+ base plus significant equity.
About the Company
At talentpluto, we are revolutionizing access to the world’s most liquid markets by providing blockchain solutions for individuals lacking reliable access to trustworthy brokers. Our innovative platform empowers users to trade in major markets with self-custody, ensuring transparency and auditability through blockchain technology. Having raised approximately $27M so far and generating over $30M in revenue, we operate with a dedicated team of around 35 professionals.
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Founders Associate to collaborate closely with our CTO. This is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional assistant duties; it demands a high level of trust and responsibility. The ideal candidate will work alongside a deeply technical leader, driving execution in a rapidly expanding engineering organization while gaining respect from a talented team of developers, quants, and operators. This role entails assisting the CTO in leading a ~25-person development team and engaging in work that necessitates sound judgment, technical fluency, and intensity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate directly with the CTO to amplify technical and operational initiatives.
- Facilitate standup meetings and ensure seamless execution within a globally distributed engineering team.
- Drive high-priority projects across product development, engineering, and company-building efforts.
- Serve as a vital organizational support within a dynamic technical team.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners as the company scales.
- Travel as necessary for team collaboration, conferences, and strategic objectives.
- Embrace a founder-level ownership mindset in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
Qualifications:
- A strong technical foundation is essential.
- Degree in mathematics, computer science, physics, neuroscience, engineering, or a similarly demanding technical field.
- Ability to earn respect from highly technical colleagues, including those from top trading, crypto, and engineering backgrounds.
- Exceptional organizational skills and project management instincts.
- Interest in finance, markets, startups, or technical company-building.
- Comfortable in an intense, fast-paced environment with early starts.
- A founder-like mindset: a profile that could feasibly lead their own company but prefers to build alongside an exceptional CTO.
